Building energy-efficient homes at Preston Lake


Building energy-efficient homes at Preston Lake
By Scott Rogers • February 5, 2009
Yesterday, I accompanied my clients on a framing meeting at the home (pictured above) that is being built for them at Preston Lake. One of the impressive aspects of Preston Lake construction is that every residence (single family homes as well as rowhouses) will be EarthCraft and EnergyStar certified. Here's one small example of the difference you'll find in an EarthCraft home... The average duct leakage on new construction homes is 28% --- that is to say that 28% of the heated or cooled air being pumped into the ductwork never makes it into the living areas of the house. In contrast, an EarthCraft home MUST have 6% or less duct leakage --- which, as you can imagine, provides for a great deal of energy savings for a homeowner. Thus far, I have been very impressed with the construction process, materials and quality at Preston Lake. As the house moves further along, I'll post some additional photos showing some additional innovations found at Preston Lake. Here are some other communities and houses incorporating green building practices, materials or philosophies: Urban Exchange The Glen at Cross Keys The Cottages at Stone Spring 1091 James Place (Sunset Heights) 1830 Manor Drive (Stone Spring Manor) Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 22, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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